Which of the following is particularly valuable in helping a patient with a terminal illness maintain a sense of self?

A) Family relationships
B) Spirituality
C) Nutrition
D) Sleep and rest

When patients are faced with a terminal illness,spirituality can help the patient maintain his sense of self.Family relationships can provide a loving,supportive source of comfort and reassurance,but sometimes cause the patient pain and a feeling of loneliness when faced with a terminal illness.Nutrition,sleep,and rest are healing but usually not as helpful to a patient with terminal illness as is spirituality.